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Edward S. Alexander
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Biography
Edward S. Alexander
I love helping people. I love thinking strategically. Practicing law gives me the opportunity to put my passions to work for my clients. I devoted the first 10 years of my practice almost exclusively to litigation. I handled all sorts of cases, but focused on estate disputes, probate, real estate and business litigation. In that time I obtained some great results, including large jury verdicts, arbitration awards and settlements. This experience continues to serve my clients well in court.
This breadth of experience also serves my clients well in drafting sound legal documents and keeping my clients and their loved ones out of court. In litigation I saw the pitfalls and missteps that get people into expensive legal disputes. So I take care to understand my clients and their goals. And I put my 17 years of legal experience to work when I help them to plan their estate, manage a trust, probate a family member's estate, or enter into a business arrangement.
I care about my community. I see apathy and cynicism arise when people feel like their needs and opinions do not matter. So I spend my free time helping to build and strengthen community organizations that empower people to make a difference. With strong community ties, I am better able to help my clients understand what resources are available for them, and help them get what they need.
Education
University of Georgia, School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2002
Georgia State University, B.I.S., Summa Cum Laude, 1999
Admitted to Practice
Washington State Bar, 2003
Washington State Supreme Court, 2003
U.S. District Court, 2005
Washington Court of Appeals, 2005
United States Supreme Court, 2010
Professional Associations
Washington State Bar Association
National Lawyers Guild
WSBA Real Property, Probate and
Trust Section Member
American Bar Association
ABA Business Law Section Member
Whatcom County Bar Association
Background
Operations Specialist, U.S. Navy, 1991 - 1995
Operations Specialist, U.S. Navy Reserves 1995 - 1997
Georgia State Senate Appropriations Committee, Aide, 1999
Grant Recipient, National Association for Public Interest Lawyers, 2001
Community Service
Board President, Whatcom Peace & Justice Center, 2016 to 2018
Board Member, Whatcom Peace & Justice Center, 2013 to 2020
Board of Advisors, Whatcom Civil Rights Project, 2013 to present
Board of Directors, Interfaith Coalition, 2008 - 2010
Board Member, Bellingham Insight Meditation Society, 2016 - 2018
Finance Project Officer, The Working World, 2017 - 2018
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 22 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Cha & Alexander Law Firm, P.S.
2319 Elm Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225-2845
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Lisa | March 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Highly recommend
Edward Alexander helped us with real estate sale documents as well as our estate planning. All of the communications from Mr. Alexander and his legal assistant, Sawyer, were timely, kind, and professional. We were also pleased that much of the interaction was able to happen by video conference and by...
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Trust Issues
I would recommend Edward to anyone in need of the services he and his office provide. My specific need was a full accounting and review of a trust. Both Edward and Sawyer are professional, competent and easy to work with. The outcome provided me with the information I requested in a timely fashion.
Posted by Annie | May 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Goes above and beyond the call of duty.
I found myself in an unexpected estate dispute and needed help in a very short time frame. I lived across the state of Washington and felt very much at a disadvantage as the estate had been moved to a county I was unfamiliar with as far as the legal system and any friends that could advise me. Edwar...
Edward S. Alexander's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Edward as an attorney in our community. He is detail-oriented, conscientious, and sincerely wants to meet his clients' needs and goals. He has a calm and friendly demeanor which makes him so easy to work with. In addition to estate planning, Edward practices business and real estate law. He is the go-to person if you have legal needs that spread across these different fields of law. I recommend Edward because he is professional, intelligent, hard working and he brings integrity to all that he does."
"I endorse this lawyer. Edward is a sharp, meticulous lawyer. He gets all teh details right while still having passion for his clients and the cases. His preparation is thorough, his insights keen, and he is approachable and a pleasure to work with. I enthusiastically endorse him."
"Professional, competent, fairminded, effective. I highly recommend Edward."
"I've known Edward in the community for the last eight years, and we have exchanged a number of clients, and he's always done fantastic diligent work for the clients I refer to him. He's not afraid to take on difficult or unique cases, and will give you an honest assessment of risks and liabilities in moving forward."
"I endorse Edward for litigation matters, including personal injury. We have worked together on several matters and he is knowledgeable, kind, and responsive."
"Edward has handled high level litigation matters. He is meticulous regarding civil procedure and excellent at developing facts to advocate for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
1999
Summa Cum Laude, Georgia State University
1998
Faculty Scholar, Georgia State University
1994
Battle Effectiveness Award, U.S. Navy
1993
Soutwest Asia Service Medal, U.S. Navy
Work Experience
2003 - 2012
Attorney, Shepherd & Abbott
Associations
2003 - Present
Whatcom County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Washington State Bar Associationmember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jones Engineers, Inc. v. Derek R. Stebner
Won
Ramirez v. Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic, No. 62166-1-I, Division 1 Court of Appeals (2009)
Won
Education
2002
University of Georgia School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
1999
Georgia State University
Bachelor's degree
Speaking Engagements
2015
Society for Human Resources Management Seminar
Understanding Corporate Liability
2014
National Lawyers Guild Northwest Regional Conference
Communications Security and the Law
2011
Washington State Bar Association accredited Continuing Legal Education
Using Technology to Win Trials and Arbitrations
Languages
English
Activity
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